PEA RIDGE — Fred and Mabel McKinney will be honored with a drop-in reception from 2-5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, for 75 years in business.

Mrs. McKinney’s father, Hugh Webb Sr., began the business in the fall of 1936. Fred began work there in 1940.

The business - and Mr. McKinney - have been in continuous operation in downtown Pea Ridge for the past 75 years.

The public is invited to the reception.

On the Record, Pages 9 on 09/28/2011